Greater Manchester Police aims to improve custody detention by opening new facilities this week.
Women councillors in Sheffield say they are abused more than male colleagues while leafleting.
An inspection report found that improvements had been made at Surrey Police, but more are needed.
Police say recorded crime in the Bouverie area of Northampton fell from "694 offences to 495".
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
Rachel Kearton will step down in October after four years in the top job, she says.
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
An inspection report details concerns about North Yorkshire Police custody and non-emergency calls.
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.
