Police chief pays tributes to hero Scots cop who spent almost 40 years fighting crime in Fife
police chief has paid tribute after the death of a fellow officer who spent almost 40 years fighting crime.John Cordiner passed away with his loving wife and family by his side in Kirkcaldy on Monday, February 1.The 74-year-old has been hailed for a distinguished career with Fife police where he worked as a traffic warden.The dad-of-two moved to work in the Disclosure Unit before retiring in 2011.Police Scotland announced his tragic passing on Tuesday with a statement from Divisional Commander Derek McEwan.He said: “Fife Division are sad to announce the passing of John Cordiner on 1st February 2021.“John worked for nearly 40 years with Fife Constabulary as a Traffic Warden and latterly in the Disclosure Unit before retiring in 2011.The