Retired Police Chief Douglas Burkholder Lauded By Township

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - Recently retired Upper St. Clair Police Chief Douglas Burkholder was honored for his 42 years of service to the township with a proclamation by township commissioners.

While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, Burkholder began his police career as a Rostraver Township officer in 1973. He joined the Upper St. Clair Police Department as a patrolman in 1976 and was promoted to sergeant, lieutenant and deputy chief. He was named chief in September 2013 and held that title until his June retirement.

"It is an honor to recognize Chief Douglas Burkholder for over four decades of service to the Township of Upper St. Clair,” township manager Matthew Serakowski said in a statement. “Doug has represented the community with utmost integrity and has earned the highest of praise from his peers with his straightforward, professional approach. This has been further demonstrated with his service on many law enforcement boards and committees.”

The township last month named Jon Wharton to succeed Burkholder as police chief.

Photo of Burkholder and Serakowski via Upper St. Clair Township.

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