diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
index 7610687a9a0..8850256b0cd 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_TIE
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/slot = ACCESSORY_SLOT_DECOR
+	var/can_remove = TRUE						// Can it be taken off once attached?
 	var/obj/item/clothing/has_suit = null		// The suit the tie may be attached to
 	var/image/inv_overlay = null				// Overlay used when attached to clothing.
 	var/image/mob_overlay = null
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/torch.dm b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/torch.dm
index 4c299d8b7f3..aa701ceee26 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/torch.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/torch.dm
@@ -462,6 +462,7 @@ department tags
 	desc = "Coloured panelling denoting assignment to a specific department."
 	icon_state = "gorka_dept"
 	on_rolled = list("down" = "none")
+	can_remove = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/gorka/department/civilian
 	name = "civilian insignia"
@@ -513,6 +514,7 @@ department tags
 	desc = "Silver trim denoting a higher rank within one's department."
 	icon_state = "gorka_rank"
 	on_rolled = list("down" = "none")
+	can_remove = FALSE
 
 /*********
 ranks - ec
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing_accessories.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing_accessories.dm
index 4e2dd1b9628..106e5ea44d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing_accessories.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing_accessories.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,11 @@
 			A = tgui_input_list(usr, "Select an accessory to remove from \the [src]", "Accessory Choice", accessories)
 
 	if(A)
-		remove_accessory(usr,A)
+		if(A.can_remove)
+			remove_accessory(usr,A)
+		else
+			to_chat(usr, span_warning("It doesn't look like \the [A] can be taken off \the [src]."))
+
 
 	if(!LAZYLEN(accessories))
 		src.verbs -= /obj/item/clothing/proc/removetie_verb