Mason Jordan, a former officer with the Honolulu Police Department, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for child sex crimes committed while he was an active law enforcement officer. The sentence also includes a lifetime of supervised release and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Jordan pleaded guilty in April 2024 under a plea agreement.
According to court documents, Jordan admitted to secretly photographing and recording a child in his household to create sexually explicit material. He then posed as a stranger online to harass and coerce the child into producing more illicit content. Additionally, Jordan impersonated the child on social media platforms to lure other local minors into prostitution, meeting several victims in person for illegal encounters. He used police databases to research his victims and monitor investigations into his actions.
Jordan employed various methods to avoid detection by authorities, including using multiple phones, SIM cards, fake email accounts, online phone number services, and false social media profiles.
Senior U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi described Jordan’s conduct as “beyond intentional” and involving extensive “planning and deceit.” She noted the technical sophistication of his attempts at concealment and called attention to the serious breach of trust both as an officer and parental guardian.
“This case represents the ultimate betrayal of public trust: a sworn police officer who exploited his badge to prey on the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson. “I hope the sentence gives some solace to his victims and allows them to begin healing. Authority comes with trust and responsibility, and we will always aggressively pursue corrupt law enforcement officers who hide behind their badges to violate the sacred trust placed in them. We are deeply grateful to our partners with the Honolulu Police Department for its full cooperation and partnership in this investigation from the very beginning. Jordan’s conduct does not reflect the integrity and dedication of the many officers who honorably serve this community every day.”
“Homeland Security Investigations is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and ensuring that those who exploit positions of trust to harm others are held accountable,” said HSI Special Agent in Charge Lucia Cabral-DeArmas. “This case underscores the importance of strong partnerships between federal and local law enforcement agencies in bringing offenders to justice. We commend the courage of the survivors who came forward and hope this sentence provides them with some measure of closure. HSI will continue to work tirelessly to safeguard our communities and ensure that no one is above the law.”
“Mason Jordan’s actions reflect an egregious abuse of authority—he violated the trust of family members who relied on him for protection and safety, and his sworn duty to protect this community,” said FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David Porter. “Today’s sentence underscores our collective commitment to pursuing justice for victims and disrupting any sexual predator from further victimizing the most vulnerable among us.”
“Our thoughts are with the survivors whose courage in coming forward is deeply respected,” said Honolulu Police Department Interim Chief of Police Rade Vanic. “The actions of Mason Jordan were inexcusable and do not reflect the values of the Honolulu Police Department.”
The investigation was conducted jointly by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-investigations-hsi , Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/honolulu , with assistance from Honolulu Police Department https://www.honolulupd.org/ . Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne A. Myers prosecuted this case.
