In a disturbing revelation, a prominent U.S. non-profit organization, the National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF), has been linked to efforts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to infiltrate local and federal law enforcement agencies and pressure Chinese dissidents living in the United States. According to an investigation by The Post, the CCP funneled money into the NPDF, a group founded in 1995 to provide support services to law enforcement, in an effort to gain favor with key figures in U.S. law enforcement and private security sectors. The foundation then allegedly helped Chinese intelligence officials pressure Chinese nationals in the U.S. through coordinated activities with private investigators and law enforcement.
The NPDF, which boasts more than 200,000 active and retired law enforcement members, awarded Liu Wei, a suspected Chinese intelligence agent, its “Distinguished Member Award” in 2015. Liu, who is the head of China Security and Protection Company Ltd. (CSP), reportedly donated $10,000 to the NPDF before receiving the honor. In addition to the award, Liu was introduced as the foundation’s “delegate to China” on its official website. These revelations highlight a significant and troubling relationship between the NPDF and a key figure linked to the Chinese government’s intelligence network.
Liu Wei’s company, CSP, has direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party, having worked security for high-profile events like the 2022 Chinese Communist Party Congress and the 100th anniversary celebrations of the party in 2021. According to sources, Liu has been involved with the NPDF since at least 1999, when he helped broker collaborations between Chinese officials and U.S. law enforcement agencies. The NPDF’s website praised Liu for his efforts to combat international crime syndicates and human trafficking, though his company’s connections to the CCP have raised serious questions about the true nature of his professional endeavors.
The relationship between Liu Wei and NPDF founder Joseph Occhipinti appears to have deepened over time. Occhipinti, a retired federal agent, first met Liu in 1999. The NPDF held an “historic international police conference” in Beijing in 2005, which was reportedly approved by the U.S. State Department and received a Senate proclamation from former Senator Arlen Spector. As U.S.-China relations grow increasingly contentious, these collaborations began to take a troubling turn.
Additionally, the NPDF sponsored multiple trips for Occhipinti and other members to China, where they reportedly attended events organized by the Chinese government. During these visits, Liu’s daughter also stayed with the Occhipinti family while attending high school in the U.S. These personal ties further deepen the concern about the depth of the NPDF’s involvement with Chinese interests.
The timing of these developments is crucial. In 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched Operation Fox Hunt, a covert operation aimed at cracking down on Chinese dissidents abroad, particularly those accused of corruption or political subversion. As part of this initiative, Chinese spies reportedly sought to gain influence over local law enforcement officials in the U.S. to track down and intimidate Chinese nationals living in exile.
Liu Wei’s connection to the NPDF came just one year after the launch of Operation Fox Hunt, and according to sources, this alliance helped the Chinese government pressure Chinese dissidents living in the U.S. The FBI has long warned of Chinese attempts to infiltrate American institutions, and the NPDF’s involvement with Chinese agents raises further concerns about the vulnerability of law enforcement to foreign influence.
The revelations about the NPDF’s ties to Chinese intelligence raise serious national security concerns. The Chinese Communist Party has long sought to extend its reach outside of China, using both legal and illegal means to target dissidents and gather intelligence. By leveraging relationships with influential figures in U.S. law enforcement and private security firms, the CCP has gained unprecedented access to key individuals who could potentially be used to undermine U.S. interests.
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NPDF only seeks Chinese dissidents in the US
NOT Americans
Worry over Chinese Americans though
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