 Police have been busy handing out more than fines, Inspector Claus and his merry officers spent the morning donating hundreds of gifts to residents at nursing homes and also sick children at the hospital. Forget the Christmas colour scheme, this centre's sleigh is decked in red and blue. Acting Inspector Ben Carroll swapped his gun and badge for a beard and boots, surprising residents at the North Rock Hampton nursing home. Well, I didn't know whether I was going to be arrested or get a smile. Luckily their visit was on other matters. They have been good. We're going to be issuing some lovely presents to them today on behalf of all the men and women at the Queensland Police Service. They served dozens of gifts to many grateful residents. I think it's a wonderful thing. It's just brightened everyone's spirit and really put the Christmas spirit into the week for us. The halls were decked at the hospital's children's ward where the festive cheer was spread to several sick kids. It's going to go a long way towards making the kids in hospital a little bit happier this Christmas. David Forster scored a box of chocolates and a selfie with Santa. A little bit lost for words. Luckily those words were found elsewhere. Thank you so much from all the staff and all the kids from the bottom of the house. Tom Hartley, 7 News. Lovely gesture. Thank you very much.