OFFICER DAVID A. McMATH
ID 2936
SDPD 11/13/1979 - 08/26/1995
04/13/1956 - 03/23/2026
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THE THIN BLUE LINE
Son of Sergeant Dwight McMath
David Alton McMath passed on March 22, 2026, at the age of 69, having been born on April 13, 1956, and residing in Lakeside, California.

He was hired as a San Diego police officer on November 13, 1979. During his career David worked a variety of assignments including Central Patrol, Western Patrol, Traffic, Court Liaison, and the Video Unit. 

David retired on August 26, 1995, having served the Citizens of San Diego for nearly 16 years. 
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