There is NOT equal protection under the law in Alaska right now for people living in the villages and small communities where there is NO road system and the only form of transportation is by air, or boat. In Southeast Alaska, we have communities (both Native and non-Native) that are only accessible by air or boat. If a serious crime such as homicide or sexual assault happens, law enforcement has to fly in. If weather conditions are bad, It can be days before law enforcement can respond. I have known of homicides that have happened as well as sexual assaults/sexual abuse where the troopers were unable to get into the village or camp for days.  During this time evidence is lost, crime scenes are comprised and victims (in case of sexual crimes) are unable to have rape exams/rape kits done. For crimes such as 4th degree assault and other misdemeanors, they are often not investigated or prosecuted due to lack of available troopers, over-loaded prosecutors and lack of jail space.