The police department provided this video.
In a collaboration with Walgreens, SFPD collected more than 2,000 toys.
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The department also collected more than 1,900 toys in a drive funded largely by donations from officers and staff.
In the East Bay, Santa's helpers wore uniforms and badges.
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Dual Toy Drives by SFPD Officers and Professional Staff Enable Thousands of San Francisco Kids to Share in the Joy of the Holidays! 🎁
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Video from the Oakland Police Department shows officers handing out toys and food to more than 100 families.
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Officers identified the families in need during their regular patrols.
The police union paid for the donations.
They've been organizing the giveaway for the past 30 years.