This season on “60 Days In,” seven participants voluntarily go undercover in the Utah County Jail to shed light on an influx of drugs, contraband and gang activity to help the Sheriff identify issues and create positive change for both inmates and staff. The Utah County Jail, one of the largest in the state, is run by Sheriff Mike Smith who was elected in 2018 and is currently serving his second 4-year term as the Utah County Sheriff. Prior to entering the facility, Sheriff Smith introduces the participants to one another so that once booked, they can work as a team to complete their missions. For the first time, a new rule is enacted that once you give the distress signal, you will be pulled out of the program. With no time for second chances or moments of weakness, the fearless participants, each with their own personal motives, make a pact to not quit the program early and to do whatever it takes to expose the flaws in the system.

Sheriff Mike Smith has 30 years of law enforcement experience. He began his law enforcement career with the Pleasant Grove Police Department in Utah. While employed for PGPD, he was fortunate to serve the citizens of Pleasant Grove as a patrol officer, motor officer, detective, internal affairs officer, and a member of a joint criminal apprehension team with the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Mike also served for 18 years on the Utah County Metro SWAT Team as a Team Leader and Forward Operational Commander. He rose through the ranks at PGPD and served as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain and in 2012 was appointed as the Chief of Police.