diff --git a/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/TouchInteractionService.java b/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/TouchInteractionService.java
index 7bf8fbafac..d3c4f55e9a 100644
--- a/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/TouchInteractionService.java
+++ b/quickstep/src/com/android/quickstep/TouchInteractionService.java
@@ -732,8 +732,11 @@ public class TouchInteractionService extends Service implements PluginListener<O
     private void reset() {
         mConsumer = mUncheckedConsumer = mResetGestureInputConsumer;
         mGestureState = DEFAULT_STATE;
-        // By default, use batching of the input events
-        mInputEventReceiver.setBatchingEnabled(true);
+        // By default, use batching of the input events, but check receiver before using in the rare
+        // case that the monitor was disposed before the swipe settled
+        if (mInputEventReceiver != null) {
+            mInputEventReceiver.setBatchingEnabled(true);
+        }
     }
 
     private void preloadOverview(boolean fromInit) {