Over the past decade, the Bethesda Police Department has faced scrutiny over several incidents involving officer misconduct. Notably, the 2020 case involving Officers Kevin Christmon and Dionne Holliday drew significant attention due to their treatment of a young child. The department has been criticized for a lack of transparency regarding disciplinary actions, often declining to specify measures taken against officers involved in misconduct. Use-of-force incidents have been a focal point, with community advocates calling for more accountability and oversight. While specific statistics on disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes are not publicly disclosed, the department has faced calls for reform to address these issues and improve public trust.