Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer David Camden was killed in a motorcycle accident on North 8th Street while providing a funeral escort.
As he traveled from one intersection to another, one of the vehicles in the procession turned left in front of him while attempting to exit the procession.
Officer Camden's motorcycle collided with the vehicle and he was thrown from the bike. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Officer Camden had served with the Temple Police Department for 11 years, and had previously served as an auxiliary officer with the Belton Police Department for 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, sister, and two brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Camden gave the Temple Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Temple community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Camden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer David Camden is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 653 of 2,421 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 27% of this state's fallen. That is 4 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Temple Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Camden's cause is highlighted.
How David Camden Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. David Camden is highlighted in Sep.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Temple Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
