ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– On Wednesday, a 22-year veteran officer with the Albany Police Department passed away suddenly while off duty, according to a release from the department. Officer Jan Mika Jr. was 48 years old.
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“Officer Mika served the City of Albany as a police officer for 22 years, with unwavering dedication, integrity, and professionalism throughout his career,” the police department stated. “This loss is deeply felt by Jan’s family, friends, colleagues, and the community he served.”
According to his obituary, Mika was a husband, a father to two kids and dedicated his life to serving.
“Jan loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was deeply devoted to his children and took great joy in every moment spent with them… above all, Jan’s family was his greatest pride, and the love he shared with his wife was the foundation of his life…