HONOLULU (KHON2) — A former Honolulu police officer will spend time behind bars for child sex crimes.
34-year-old Mason Jordan was sentenced on Aug. 27 to 23 years, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Prosecutors say that while serving as an officer, Jordan admitted to secretly taking sexually explicit photos and videos of a child in his home.
He then posed as a stranger and used the images to harass the child and coerce her to send him more content.
Prosecutors added that he then posed as the girl on social media to lure other local children to work as prostitutes, several of whom he met in person.
HPD interim police chief Rade Vanic provided a statement on Aug. 27:
“As the Interim Chief of Police for the Honolulu Police Department, I am deeply appalled and angered by the horrific actions committed by former Officer Mason Jordan, who has been sentenced for sexually abusing minors while serving in this department.
Let me be absolutely clear, his actions are inexcusable, sickening, and an egregious violation of the trust placed in him by this community, this department, and, most tragically, the victims and their families. He betrayed the badge, the oath, and the very foundation of what it means to serve and protect. His conduct does not reflect the values of this department or the honorable men and women who dedicate themselves every day to upholding the law and safeguarding our community.
To the victims and their families, I want to express my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. You have endured unimaginable trauma, and I commend your courage in coming forward and seeking justice. No words can undo the harm but know that this department stands with you.
I also want to assure the public that the Honolulu Police Department has cooperated fully with the investigation and prosecution of this case. We remain committed to full transparency, accountability, and ensuring that such abuse of power never happens again. We have reviewed and strengthened our policies, oversight, and reporting mechanisms to prevent any individual from ever misusing their authority in such a vile way.
We are not above the law, we are bound by it, and when one of our own commits such grave violations, they will be held accountable to the fullest extent. That is our duty to justice, and that is our duty to you, the public we serve.
The trust of our community is not given, it is earned. We will continue working tirelessly to rebuild and honor that trust every single day.”
Prosecutors said Jordan also used his access to the police databases to research his victims and monitor investigations into his own criminal activities.
They said he used sophisticated techniques to avoid detection from law enforcement, including rotating between multiple phones, SIM cards, fake email accounts and false social media profiles.