diff --git a/vold.te b/vold.te
index b0f790d5ade0ff4af9fc955eb711650ff3af6abc..95865fb3ad1ad26c85b9ef735ff450560f4dfb58 100644
--- a/vold.te
+++ b/vold.te
@@ -56,6 +56,9 @@ allow vold proc:file write;
 # Create and mount on /data/tmp_mnt.
 allow vold system_data_file:dir { rw_dir_perms mounton };
 
+# Set scheduling policy of kernel processes
+allow vold kernel:process setsched;
+
 # Property Service
 allow vold vold_prop:property_service set;