My Truth Clarification Changed the Police Officers’ Minds After I Was Arrested

(Minghui.org) One winter, a fellow practitioner and I went to a village to clarify the truth about Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution. A village official reported us. The other practitioner managed to get away but I was seized by the police. Four burly young men shoved me into a police car, where I found myself wedged between two police officers, unable to move.

I quickly calmed down and realized this was an opportunity to have a good talk with them and help save these people who were so pitifully deceived by the CCP’s lies.

As the police car sped along, we came across a large truck that had overturned across the road. Seeing this grim scene, I explained the principles that good is rewarded with good whereas evil is repaid in kind, and that neither natural disasters nor manmade calamities happen by chance. I also told them how Falun Dafa is practiced all over the world, but that out of jealousy former CCP leader Jiang Zemin launched the persecution. I also explained that the “Tiananmen Square self-immolation” incident was a lie, and was staged by the CCP.

At first, the police officers laughed and joked, and they did not take me seriously. But they gradually quieted down and listened attentively.

Clarifying the Truth at the Police Station

When we arrived at the police station, I was handcuffed and taken to a room where two officers were on duty. One asked my name and where I was from, but I did not answer. Then he said, “Don’t you Falun Gong follow Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance? How come you won’t even tell us your name?”

I replied, “If we were walking down the street now, I could tell you my name openly, because we would be on equal footing. However, you brought me to the police station, so you are treating me as an enemy. Under these circumstances, I cannot cooperate with you and the crimes you are committing against practitioners.”

He nodded and did not ask any more questions. I calmed my mind and asked Master to help me. Then I sent righteous thoughts: “Eliminate all elements in the police station that are persecuting practitioners. Eliminate all evil elements that prevent these police officers from being saved!”

While sending righteous thoughts, I remembered Master’s words:

“... the evil CCP could save itself some trouble by not doing anything; whenever it does something bad, and particularly to Dafa disciples, it results in a scandal and fiasco for it, and ends up helping Dafa disciples with what they are doing.” (“Fa Teaching at the 2008 New York Conference,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World, Vol. VIII)

Because the police arrested me illegally, they were creating a scandal and fiasco that would end up helping me. Meanwhile, I realized this was a wake-up call from Master. I needed to look within—why did this happen? Which of my loopholes did the evil exploit? I saw I had fear. Also I had some complaints about fellow practitioners and the attachment to comfort, which I tried to eliminate for a long time.

I asked Master to strengthen my righteous thoughts. I thought, “As I’m here today, I will clarify the truth to the police. Saving people is my responsibility. As to whether I stay here or leave, this will be arranged by Master.”

Then, a dramatic scene unfolded. Police officers began coming into the room, one group after another. It turned out they had to take a test at the precinct that afternoon, and needed to print out reference sheets to use during the test.

I understood this was Master’s merciful arrangement for them to come and listen to me. Whenever a group arrived, I spoke to them about Dafa. Some asked questions about Dafa that they were not clear about, and I provided a thorough answer each time. One police officer said his relative practiced Falun Gong and was very healthy. He even gave me a wink, signaling that he understood Dafa is good.

Around 11 a.m., a police officer who appeared to be a supervisor came in and took me to his office. When I sat down, I didn’t answer any of his questions, but instead spoke to him about Dafa. I was fully aware he was using his office camera to record me. I talked about how my health and character improved through practicing Dafa. I said I hoped he would not aid and abet the evildoers. I told him Falun Dafa is the Buddha Fa, Dafa practitioners are all good people, and whoever participates in the persecution will be held accountable.

I also told him the story of the fall of the Berlin Wall and “raising the muzzle by one centimeter.” He was quite interested in this, and said he heard this before. He added that he had just changed his phone number, but it was immediately discovered by Dafa practitioners, and now his phone was being bombarded by their calls.

I told him, “That means you’re fortunate as so many Dafa practitioners called you to share the truth about Dafa. You should already know the truth, so why did you still take me into custody?”

He said he wasn’t involved and showed me his police ID. Thus I learned he was the chief of the local police station.

The Police Station Chief Personally Releases Me

I was then taken back to the room where I was previously held and another officer was on duty. I explained the facts about Falun Gong in detail. He listened quietly. He was a veteran CCP member. I advised him to quit the Party and he readily agreed.

Just then, the police officer who arrested me came back from his lunch break. I asked him for a glass of water, and then, in a friendly manner, began to tell him why I practiced Falun Gong and the miracles I experienced. I strongly advised him against continuing to be involved in the persecution, as that would bring disaster to him and his family. He wanted to talk and asked how Dafa practitioners handle family conflicts at home, especially those between spouses. Based on my understanding of Dafa, I explained to him the importance of considering others, respecting family members, and practicing tolerance and forbearance.

He kept asking questions, and I answered them based on Dafa’s principles. It was as if we were friends. We talked about many things, and he seemed quite at ease. When I needed to use the restroom, he arranged for a young female police officer to escort me. The policewoman looked a bit afraid, so the male officer said, “This lady is a very kind person. Please take her there.”

When I was alone with the female officer I talked about Dafa. She was kind, agreed with what I said, and quit the Young Pioneers.

After lunch, the station chief came over again and called me by name. I realized the video footage taken that morning had been used to identify me. He led me out into the courtyard, where a police van was waiting, and told me to get in. I asked where I was being taken and he replied, “To the detention center.”

I said, “I’ve gone to great lengths today, speaking to you from the bottom of my heart, yet you insist on continuing with your criminal behavior. Most people try to resolve conflicts by downplaying them and turning big issues into small ones, and small ones into nothing. But you? You’re even trying to get me sent to the detention center! Aren’t you just trying to destroy your own future?”

He shouted loudly, “What future could I possibly have left? I have no future!” I felt it was the desperate cry of a soul used by the CCP. I kindly urged him not to think that way and said as long as he stopped participating in the persecution, there would still be hope for the future.

In the van, I continued telling the police officers the truth, while they kept making jokes with the chief. The chief asked where I lived. I replied that I couldn’t tell him, and if I did, he would end up committing an even greater crime.

I continued, “Chief, even if you don’t care about yourself, shouldn’t you at least consider your family? In 2016, the United States passed ‘The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.’ In May 2019, Falun Gong practitioners in the US were informed they could submit the names of individuals involved in the persecution, and the names of their family members, including their children, to the US State Department. The US government will deny visas to those who perpetrate human rights violations or religious persecution, and those who have already been issued visas will be barred from entry. Furthermore, other countries may follow suit. In the future, if you or your family wish to go abroad, whether for business, leisure, or study, it will be impossible.

“Please think about it: you’re not only ruining your own life, but also destroying the future of your family. If you take me to the detention center today, as soon as I get out, I will immediately post your information on the internet so the whole world will know you participated in the persecution of Falun Gong.”

As I said these words, the previously noisy van fell silent. My words hit like a bombshell, shattering the evil elements which had been controlling these police officers.

When we arrived at the public security bureau, most of the officers got out to attend their test. Accompanied by one other police officer, the station chief drove me to a hospital for a medical check-up, a necessary step before I was transferred to the detention center. On the way, I spoke to him about the current nationwide anti-corruption campaign targeting corrupt officials. I explained the real reason behind their downfall, while ostensibly punished for graft and bribery, they were in fact facing retribution for their participation in the persecution of Falun Dafa.

I also explained that many police officers, prosecutors, and judges stopped participating in the persecution after learning the truth. They wisely used their authority to protect Falun Dafa practitioners. For instance, some judges released practitioners who had been unlawfully sentenced by granting them bail. Some police officers tasked to arrest practitioners would blare their sirens loudly, drive around to where no one was looking, and then quietly let the practitioners go.

After hearing this, the chief said, “Well, I haven’t reached that level yet, have I?” I encouraged him by saying, “You could reach it today!” He smiled.

And then, just as I suggested, the police chief actually released me unconditionally. This precious predestined life finally made the right choice.

I am so grateful to Master, who is always by my side, offering protection and guidance!