Detective Mike Bleak is a 20 year veteran of the Cedar City Police Department. He is known in his department as a tireless and determined investigator whos work has delivered convictions in a wide array of cases including homicide, child sex abuse, and drug overdose deaths. He also serves as a Deputy Medical Examiner for the State of Utah and is a peer- support officer, giving physical and mental support and counsel.

Detective Bleak took a leadership role in the community when he saw the growth of the potentially deady "choking game". This game is played by youths and has taken lives across the country. He became an expert on the subject and how to fight it. His expertise has been sought across the country and as far away as Paris, France where he traveled to teach all he knows about preventing such reckless behavior among kids. Thanks to the detective's work, Iron County School District now has new and effective policies to address the dangerous game.

Detecive Bleak is the co- creator of the Cedar City Police Department E.A.S.Y. (Eliminate Alcohol Sales To Youth) program. Established over 15 years ago, the program works with alcohol retailers to keep the product out of the hands of underage youth.

In 2006, Detecive Bleak's E.A.S.Y. program was adopted by the State Of Utah.

Detective Bleak co- founded Leaders For Life, which helps youth build leadership skills, positively influence their peers, and make good and healthy choices.