A cyber crime prevention officer is one of various roles and projects funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner's new grant.

PCC David Lloyd allocated £783,393 for the Community Safety Fund, which this year supports projects across Hertfordshire with an aim to protect children and young people.

Other projects to receive grants include scam prevention in Three Rivers, a street improvement plan in Watford and Onside, an educational football project in St Albans.

Mr Lloyd said: “These grants will ensure their activities focus on the needs of the public - particularly victims of crime, ensuring that offenders make amends and pay back for the cost of crime.

“In delivering against my new Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan, I want these grants to contribute towards reducing crime and making sure that Hertfordshire is a safer place to live.”

Historically this fund was split between the 10 borough councils and departments within county council, however for 2017/2018 projects were asked to bid for grants.

The cyber crime prevention officer, who will work for the county Joint Protection Service (JPS), will receive £27,333 each year until 2020.

The Herts Youth Justice Service will receive the largest amount, with £95,000 over the course of 2017/2018, while the Herts Home Safety Service will receive £22,500 each year until 2020.

Dispersal and Protection in Watford, which includes projects helping people get home at night, will receive £10,500 each year for three years, and domestic abuse services in the county will receive £60,000 in 2017/2018.