Meet Michael Zurcher

Meet Michael Zurcher

Police Department, South Fayette Township

Police officer Michael Zurcher has served South Fayette Township for more than 25 years, and he was a bike patrol specialist for several years. His career was inspired by his father, Robert, who was a Pittsburgh city officer. "As a child, I liked helping people," he says.

Michael Zurcher has served as a South Fayette Township police officer for more than 25 years.

Hometown:

Grew up in West End

Family:

Wife; two adult children (one works for FBI and the other attends medical school)

Education:

Graduated from Canevin High School and Allegheny County Police Academy; studied business at Community College of Allegheny County

Military Service:

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Hobbies:

Working out, lifting weights, doing yard work, gardening

First Job:

Bus boy for catering company

First Car:

1969 Mustang, blue

Favorite Music:

Country

Favorite Movie:

"Forrest Gump"

Favorite Foods:

Italian and Mexican

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Beach

Bucket List:

Move to a sunny locale after retirement

Best Quality of South Fayette:

“It's a nice place to work, the people are great, and it's an up-and-coming community.”

Fun Fact:

Seven years ago, Michael rescued a group of abandoned rabbits from his neighborhood and still keeps one of the domestic bunnies as a pet. His family also has a French bulldog.

—Andrea Iglar