Our Team

Richard Stout

Managing Partner

Richard served with the FBI as a special agent for 22 years and specialized in public corruption, fraud, financial crime, terror-related cases and highly technical vulnerability matters. He formed the South Florida Public Corruption Task Force and directed multiple complex investigations into public corruption matters. Additionally, Mr. Stout successfully managed numerous highly complex FBI and multi-agency global and national domestic investigations that focused on technological vulnerabilities impacting complex fraud and financial crimes, terrorism, and trans-national drug investigations.

In addition to complex public corruption, fraud, terrorism and drug investigations, Richard exploited his investigative acumen in the highly complex area of technical investigations where he managed the FBI’s Technical Surveillance and Countermeasures program in Miami. He engaged and led risk management prevention and response initiatives to defend the FBI from technological attacks at FBI facilities and it’s communication networks.

Richard has been responsible for numerous corporate and special events operations ensuring adequate security procedures were in place based on the threat level. He successfully planned and led oversight of all aspects of security risks, providing technical and counter technical security measures and personnel resources.

Mr. Stout earned numerous awards for his work, including the FBI Director’s Award for Excellence in Investigation and his work has been featured in several documentary films and television shows, including Frontline, American Greed, CNN, and Investigation Discovery.

He is currently the CEO and Managing Director for Stout Security Consultants, a physical and information security risk-management firm specializing in the detection of technical surveillance devices/hazards.

Other key accomplishments:

Investigated the third largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history and successfully provided restitution for all fraud victims and creditors
Investigated multiple police related shootings
Supported 9/11 and post-9/11 investigations including anthrax attacks (Amerithrax) the South Florida-based 9/11 hijackers
Served as an FBI Counterterrorist Representative in Trinidad and was deployed 8 times to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2005 – 2009) to investigate, recover and return 10+ kidnapped American citizens

A graduate of American Military University in Manassas, VA with a master's degree in security management and Global Studies, Richard also graduated from the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA – Session 272.

John J. Bryfonski

Managing Partner

Charlie Dennis

Managing Partner

John J. Bryfonski, a seasoned and dynamic law enforcement executive, brings over 45 years of professional experience to his illustrious career. With a remarkable track record, he has served in various leadership roles, showcasing versatility and expertise across different levels of law enforcement agencies.

For more than 12 years, John served as the Chief of Police in Bedford, NH, where he led a dedicated team of 41 sworn officers and 63 employees. Managing a budget exceeding $7 million, he played a crucial role as the Chief law enforcement officer for a suburban community of 24,000 residents in southern NH. His responsibilities included serving as the Co-Emergency Management Director with NIMS certification and overseeing all dispatch and public safety land mobile radio operations. During his tenure, his innovative strategies, including performance measurement and data-driven proactive approaches, led to a significant reduction in crime and harm. He was instrumental in the development and deployment of community notification and policing programs, showcasing his commitment to fostering community safety.

Transitioning to a leadership role in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), John served as the Special Agent in Charge in the Philadelphia Field Division. In this capacity, he directed and managed enforcement and administrative operations conducted by a team of over 200 DEA, state, county, and municipal officers across seven DEA offices. His strategic focus on dismantling international and domestic criminal syndicates and drug trafficking organizations underscored his dedication to the DEA's worldwide mission. Additionally, he addressed the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and regulated chemicals from legitimate channels, fostering strong working relationships with law enforcement executives at various levels.

Within the DEA, John held critical roles, including Deputy Chief Inspector, Associate Deputy Chief Inspector, Senior Inspector, and Inspector in the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). As the Senior Executive overseeing world-wide integrity and internal affairs investigations and operations, he played a pivotal role in ensuring the confidence and trust in DEA as an institution. This involved directing internal affairs/integrity-related criminal and administrative investigations on a global scale, serving as the primary liaison with the Department of Justice Inspector General, and conducting complex integrity-related and performance-related misconduct investigations.

His illustrious career also includes serving as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the New York Division, DEA Group Supervisor in Tucson, Arizona District Office, and DEA Special Agent in Hartford, CT – Portland, Maine. In these roles, John showcased his leadership skills by leading enforcement operations, establishing coalitions with other agencies, and achieving remarkable success in dismantling drug syndicates. John's list of accomplishments is extensive, including being a certified municipal police officer in both CT and NH, receiving awards from various U.S. Attorneys' offices, completing advanced training programs, and holding certifications as a DEA Firearms Instructor, Tactical Instructor, and Defensive Tactics Instructor. His diverse skill set also extends to being a certified pilot and flight instructor. John earned degrees in Social Systems and Policy (BA) and Public Administration (MA) from the University of Hartford.

Charlie Dennis is a career law enforcement professional with more than 38 years of experience in county and municipal policing in Texas, Idaho, Arizona, North Carolina and New Hampshire. During Charlie’s exceptional career he served as Chief Deputy and later Undersheriff in Idaho as well as chief of police in Arizona, North Carolina and New Hampshire.

Chief Dennis instituted significant enhancements in each agency he served with a view toward improved public safety through community programs, inter-agency collaboration and advanced technologies. Examples of innovations deployed by Charlie include “You Have Options” (YHOP), forensic trauma informed interviewing, and “Special Needs Information Programs” (SNIP) as well as a host of technological advances such as improved computer aided dispatch and records management systems and information sharing.

As a forward leaning law enforcement professional, Chief Dennis conducted top-bottom evaluations leading to agency reorganizations promoting efficiency and effectiveness including increased patrol and investigative resources. His leadership resulted in improved inter-agency collaboration and coordination as well as improved transparency, public trust and community engagement. As Chief of Police in Hanover, NH, he worked collaboratively with the Dartmouth College community and various stakeholders and has extensive experience in college and university public safety. His efforts as chief in Hanover, NH led to national accreditation for the Hanover, NH Police Department from the Commission on Accreditation in Law Enforcement (CALEA) and underscored his commitment to 21st Century Policing as well as professional best practices through policy and program development and internal accountability. Charlie is also a certified accreditation manager.

As chief of police, Charlie served in many leadership capacities including various Governor’s Commissions and policy making bodies including the New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community, Transparency (2020), Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (2020-2023), Governor’s Commission to Create a State Agency to Report Police Misconduct (2021) New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) - Board of Directors (2022-2024) IACP- Community Policing Committee (2016-2022), Policy Center Working Group (2020-2021) New Hampshire Association Chiefs of Police - President (2020), Executive Board (2017-2022), and Chair of Professional Standards Committee (2016-2024) New England Chiefs of Police Association (2014-2024), FBI National Academy Associates Vice-Chair, Rockingham County Emergency Communications Governance Board (2013-2014), Substance Abuse Task Force Member and METRO Drug Task Force Board Member (2008-2012) NIJ Border Research and Technology Center Advisory Council (2002-2008)

During his distinguished 33-year career, Charlie achieved certification as a law enforcement official in Texas, Idaho, Arizona, North Carolina and New Hampshire. He holds a BS in criminal justice and is a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 227, and the FBI Command College.

Richard, John and Charlie represent more than 100 years of law enforcement experience at the Federal, state, county and local levels who, together, bring their knowledge, skills, experience, and leadership in support of our client’s requirements and needs. While there are many consultive options, choosing i2S offers a dedicated team unlike no others with expertise across the spectrum of public safety spaces with proven hands-on success during a century of dedicated service to our country, states, counties and municipalities.