Peter J. Koutoujian is the Sheriff of Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Throughout his career, Koutoujian has reimagined the correctional landscape. He implemented a medication-assisted treatment program and specialty units for young adults and veterans under his care, among numerous innovative initiatives. In light of his commitement to data-driven research and the successes of his programs, Sheriff Koutoujian was elected to serve as both the President of Major County Sheriffs of America and the Massachusetts Sheriff's Association. He also proudly works with a number of public health and safety organizations including serving on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s First Responder Network Authority, the Executive Committee for the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, and the Advisory Board for the States United Democracy Center.