At Tone-Gar, Security and Service go Hand in Hand
From day one, our promise has been that security and service go hand in hand. And from day one, we've delivered on that promise. Our clients know that in meeting their security needs, we will provide the personalized service that lets them worry about their business, while we worry about their safety.
On our promise of security and service, we have grown our business. Today, we are the provider of choice for several prominent locations that include commercial properties, corporate security programs, residential properties, hotels, shopping malls and banks, as well as trade shows, converts and other special events.
Our Mission
We strive to deliver a high quality of service that reflects our commitment to meeting our clients' unique needs. It is our goal to maximize the protection of our clients, their tenants, patrons, and employees as well as the property and assets entrusted to our care.
Tony and Gary

Tony Atkins
Tony attended Conestoga College and graduated from the Law and Security Administration (LASA) program in 1992 taking a faculty-sponsored award with him and landing on the President’s Honour List. He successfully completed the Professional Security Training Network (PSTN) in order to become a trainer and does all personnel training for the company. He is a member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and is presently taking a course to gain his certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation within North America. He is a member and Vice Chair for CSIS (Southwestern Chapter).

Gary Arthur
With over 25 years of experience in corporate sales, Gary is able to coordinate with partners to accurately and effectively highlight the security services that best meet the needs of a given site or event. Gary has extensive experience handling over 100 trade shows. One such event is for the CGTA (Canadian Gift and Tableware Association), which is the largest trade show in Canada. For the past 10 years, Gary has organized security for this trade show.
Training and Qualifications
Quality Recruiting
- Focus on law and security program grads
- Extensive intervew process
- Comprehensive reference and background checks
Exceptional Training
- PSTN training program
- Annual training updates and refreshers
- Score requirements of 70% for guards and 80% for supervisors
- Use of force and handcuff certification
- Specialized training as needed by our clients
At Tone-Gar, our promise is that security and service will go hand in hand. It's more than just a promise; it's the heart of how we do business.


