diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/priority_announce.dm b/code/__HELPERS/priority_announce.dm
index d06912b701..374e89f715 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/priority_announce.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/priority_announce.dm
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 			announcement += "<br><h2 class='alert'>[html_encode(title)]</h2>"
 	else if(type == "Captain")
 		announcement += "<h1 class='alert'>Captain Announces</h1>"
-		GLOB.news_network.SubmitArticle(text, "Captain's Announcement", "Station Announcements", null)
+		GLOB.news_network.SubmitArticle(html_encode(text), "Captain's Announcement", "Station Announcements", null)
 
 	else
 		if(!sender_override)