Abstract: A wheelchair security system comprises a wheelchair body fabricated of non-metallic material. The body has a pair of side portions, a backrest portion and a seat portion. Each side portion has a bearing mounting recess, a footrest, a main wheel axle mounting aperture, seat mounting holes, a handle and a seat subassembly. A pair of rectangular shaped footrest pieces are provided. Further provided is a pair of front wheels. An axle is also provided. Provided further is a pair of rear wheels. The rear wheels are coupled to the axle. Provided last is a metal detector sized to allow the passage of the wheelchair system through the passageway.