diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
index 63ac4a6fe7..9c34ca4dbd 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
@@ -180,6 +180,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(department_radio_keys, list(
 		spans |= SPAN_ITALICS
 	if(radio_return & REDUCE_RANGE)
 		message_range = 1
+	if(radio_return & NOPASS)
+		return 1
 
 	//No screams in space, unless you're next to someone.
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)