Staffing levels of the DMPD have varied quite a bit since 2000. They began a gradual decline due to various changes to the State taxing system (eg. I-695, liquor tax claw back) but made a come back in 2006 with a voter-approved special purpose property tax lid lift Ordinance 1375. However, the levy expired in 2011 and that absence led to major reductions. The economic recovery and new utility taxes brought levels back somewhat, however as of May 1, 2022, patrols are now below 30.