diff --git a/public/update_verifier.te b/public/update_verifier.te
index 8c8e9a9..4d4e1f9 100644
--- a/public/update_verifier.te
+++ b/public/update_verifier.te
@@ -12,5 +12,8 @@
 # Read all blocks in dm wrapped system partition.
 allow update_verifier dm_device:blk_file r_file_perms;
 
+# Allow update_verifier to reboot the device.
+set_prop(update_verifier, powerctl_prop)
+
 # Use Boot Control HAL
 hal_client_domain(update_verifier, hal_bootctl)