More than 100 gifts were handed out to children.

Police say helping victims also helps the men and women in blue.

"It's been emotional," Saint Paul Police Acting Commander Amber Larson said. "There's been a lot of tears shed on both sides. It comes from the department as well. The officers I've seen them get emotional because it's had a personal impact on them. It's kind of a healing moment for us, just trying to give back."

The presents given out to families were from the KSTP "Stuff the Sleigh" campaign.