The company town of Starbase in Texas, home to SpaceX’s operations, is moving forward with establishing its own municipal police department, with plans to hire eight officers. City Administrator Kent Myers stated this initiative is crucial for protecting SpaceX’s significant local assets and operations. This isolated town of just a few hundred residents, primarily employees, has been gradually building its public services since incorporating as a city last year, including forming a volunteer fire department and creating a fire marshal position.
(SpaceX Enterprise Town)
Previously, Starbase had a $3.5 million, five-year contract with the county sheriff’s office for patrols by eight deputies and an agreement to use the county jail. However, the partnership faltered due to recruitment challenges and the contract’s lack of civil service protections. The police department plan still requires approval from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and could be operational within a few months if approved, marking an acceleration in the rocket development base’s efforts to establish full urban governance functions.
Roger Luo said:The creation of a police department in Starbase reflects SpaceX’s push for localized control over security and infrastructure. This move highlights the growing autonomy of private corporate towns, while raising questions about the balance between corporate interests and public accountability in isolated, industry-dominated communities.
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