Mackay Senior Constable Steve Smith has shared a tribute to Paul Stanley, a person well-known across the entire Mackay and Whitsunday Police District, after he passed away in Bundaberg on Thursday, April 20.
Paul’s 15-year-old son, Matthew, lost his life following an unprovoked attack at a party in Alexandra Hills in September 2006.
The tragedy inspired Paul to work in the community sharing Matthew’s story in an effort to reduce violence in the community.
“His presentations were unique, emotional and unforgettable,” Mr Smith said.
In 2007, Paul attended a Violence Prevention Forum held at a university in Brisbane where he met Sergeant Nigel Dalton from the Mackay Police District Crime Prevention Unit.
After hearing Paul’s presentation, Sergeant Dalton immediately sought him out, which was the beginning of many years of long friendship and a great working relationship.
“Paul began travelling to the Mackay and Whitsunday Police District in the same year and worked very hard with police in sharing Matthew’s and his family’s story and as well as relevant messaging in an effort to reduce violence,” Mr Smith said.
“Almost every township in our district was visited over the years by Paul and the Crime Prevention Unit Team.
“He last worked in the district in 2022, in what was an exhausting two and a half week effort travelling far and wide to promote his powerful messaging, which was just as impactful then as it was in 2007.
“From the entire law enforcement community of the Mackay and the Whitsunday Police District and every single person here who ever heard your presentation, thank you Paul.”
Paul Stanley passed away in Bundaberg on Thursday, April 20 from a medical condition. Photo supplied: MyPolice Mackay
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