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Two Lynchburg police officers will serve probation and perform community service for shooting a homeowner.

It’s been six months since RaShall Brackney took over as Charlottesville’s chief of police, and while she pledged to improve relations between the city’s black residents and its cops, critics say racial profiling remains a problem. 

Across Virginia, and the country, police scanners are going quiet -- at least for the public.

Last week, police in Richmond shot and killed an unarmed man who was charging at an officer. The incident has renewed calls for more transparency around policing.

Earlier this year, Richmond agreed to release monthly data on complaints against officers, as well as use of force by officers. But some community advocates are asking for more.

Recent years have seen a growing sense of distrust between some members of the community and police. Now one Virginia congressman is trying to forge a new sense of cooperation.