A POLICE officer known for her infectious laugh has been recognised for 40 years' exemplary service with South Yorkshire Police.

Lesley Moore, who is the property officer at Barnsley Police Station, was praised for her 'professionalism, courage and determination to succeed' and was presented with an award by Ch Supt Liz Watson.

Lesley, 58,fom Elsecar  joined South Yorkshire Police in 1975 as a typist in Wombwell before becoming an enquiry desk clerk in 1994. Three years later she became a property officer and in 2006 moved to Barnsley.