diff --git a/sepolicy/thermal-engine.te b/sepolicy/thermal-engine.te
index 43a5b41b..cb7204fe 100644
--- a/sepolicy/thermal-engine.te
+++ b/sepolicy/thermal-engine.te
@@ -29,3 +29,6 @@ allowxperm thermal-engine self:socket ioctl msm_sock_ipc_ioctls;
 userdebug_or_eng(`
 permissive thermal-engine;
 ')
+
+# reboot/shutdown for thermal limits exceeded
+set_prop(thermal-engine, powerctl_prop)