Oliveira, L. F. N. de, Nogueira, M. D. de A., Rolim, L. R., Matos, R. S. de, Bezerra, I. N., Maia, C. S. C. and Loureiro, A. C. C. (2024) “The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and indicators of dietary intake and physical activity levels among military police officers of the Special Police Operations Battalion (BOPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial sample consisted of 49 male police officers, aged between 30 and 52 years. During data collection, one participant withdrew, one participant passed away, and seven did not complete all the necessary questionnaires for data analysis, resulting in a final study sample of 40 officers. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and a 24-hour dietary recall. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square tests for associations between categorical variables and Student’s t-test for differences between means. Most BOPE officers exhibited good sleep quality, very high levels of physical activity, and higher intake of carbohydrates and fats from unprocessed and minimally processed foods. However, 45% of the military police officers reported poor sleep quality, with a higher consumption of processed foods (bread, cheese, and cream) under these conditions, while 40% exhibited daytime sleepiness. Higher frequencies of poor sleep quality were observed among insufficiently active officers; however, the low number of officers in this category prevented the use of association tests to analyze statistical significance. It was concluded that officers with poor sleep quality, as identified by the PSQI, had a higher consumption of processed foods. Therefore, the need for greater attention to the dietary and lifestyle habits of military police officers, especially in special battalions, was highlighted to improve working conditions and quality of life. ”, Journal of Nutrition and Health Surveillance. Fortaleza, 11(1), p. e12998. doi: 10.59171/nutrivisa-2024v11e12998.