Peter J. Koutoujian, Jr., Vice Chair

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has worked on the leading issues in public safety and public health throughout his career. As sheriff, his use of specialty units has reimagined the correctional landscape. By targeting treatment toward unique populations such as young adults and military veterans, these programs have directly and substantially reduced recidivism. Sheriff Koutoujian’s commitment to data-driven research has made these programs and their results replicable across the country. He was elected by his statewide and national peers to serve as both the president of Major County Sheriffs of America and the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. He was also named the 2023 national Sheriff of the Year by the Major County Sheriffs of America. Sheriff Koutoujian holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bridgewater State University, an MPA from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and a law degree from the New England School of Law.