The Muslim American Law Enforcement Association (MALEA) hosted their Fourth Annual
Ramadan Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 21st in Edison, NJ. MALEA is a
New Jersey-based association that seeks to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the
Muslim community through leadership and service of Muslim law enforcement ocers.
MALEA’s Awards Ceremony will also serve as an Iftar dinner, a celebratory evening meal to
break a Ramadan fast.

William E. Reynolds, Atlantic County Prosecutor, was honored at the MALEA ceremony and
awarded the title of “Prosecutor of the Year.” The award is oered to recognize a prosecutor
who has made special contributions within the community, and whose professional conduct
displays an understanding of a public prosecutor’s role to advance the fair and ethical
administration of criminal justice while promoting unity and inclusion.

Prosecutor Reynolds has participated in many community-based Muslim events during the
period of Ramadan 2024, including various Iftar dinners and a pre-Ramadan law enforcement
briefing meant to educate and create a better understanding of customs, rituals, and cultural
needs during the holy month.

Prosecutor William E. Reynolds states, “I am extremely humbled to be named “Prosecutor of
the Year” by MALEA , the Muslim American Law Enforcement Association. It is with great
honor that I accept this award on behalf of the dedicated, hardworking men and women of
the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Oce. I am so fortunate to lead such an incredible team of
professionals that truly care about our community. No words can express our gratitude to
MALEA for this recognition which was based upon ACPO’s dedication to community outreach
and engagement especially the homeless and at risk to be homeless population."