Harbin-Forte explained that most of the victims she saw while on the criminal court bench were African Americans and other people of color. Last week, OPD announced it would reassign half a dozen traffic cops to patrol duty due to ongoing staffing challenges. Wang, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee, said those challenges feel personal. “Mayor Lee is committed to getting to 700 officers as approved by voters under the NN Measure,” said Rev. Damita Davis-Howard, Lee’s public safety director.