Rojas-Solís, J. L., Hernández-Corona, M. E., García-Ramírez, B. E. B., & López, V. A. (2021). Burnout, malestar psicológico y satisfacción con la vida en policías durante la contingencia sanitaria por COVID-19 (Burnout, psychological discomfort and life satisfaction in police officers during the health contingency due to COVID-19: An exploratory study). Archivos de Medicina, 21(2), 1-10. Disponible en: https://revistasum.umanizales.edu.co/ojs/index.php/archivosmedicina/article/view/4118/6454 Objetivo: el síndrome de burnout es una condición surgida a partir de la demanda excesiva de energía, recursos y disponibilidad de los trabajadores, repercute en la integridad de quienes lo padecen. El objetivo de este estudio exploratorio, pionero, fue analizar el grado de síndrome burnout, malestar psicológico y satisfacción con la vida en una muestra de oficiales de policía mexicanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio no experimental, transversal, con alcances exploratorios, descriptivos y correlacionales con 27 policías del estado de Puebla [México], entre los 19 y 43 años de edad. Se utilizaron las escalas Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey, Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale y la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida. Resultados: resalta una prevalencia alta de despersonalización en el 81,5% de la muestra; realización personal baja, en un 55,6%; y un agotamiento emocional alto, en el 37%. El 63% indicó malestar psicológico moderado y el 51,9%, una alta satisfacción con la vida. De igual forma, se identificaron asociaciones parciales entre las variables incluidas. Conclusiones: conviene adelantar nuevas investigaciones orientadas a detectar y promover factores protectores, mecanismos de defensa y tratamientos correspondientes para disminuir los índices del síndrome de quemarse en el trabajo en el sector policial. Palabras clave: burnout; agotamiento psicológico; policía; México; COVID-19. BURNOUT, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCOMFORT AND LIFE SATISFACTION IN POLICE OFFICERS DURING THE HEALTH CONTINGENCY DUE TO COVID-19: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY. Objective: burnout syndrome is a condition that arises from the excessive demand for energy, resources and availability of workers, which has repercussions on the integrity of those who suffer from it. Therefore, the objective of this exploratory study, until now pioneering, was to analyze the degree of burnout syndrome, psychological distress and satisfaction with life in a sample of mexican police officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: a non-experimental, cross-sectional study was carried out, with exploratory, descriptive and correlational scopes; 27 policemen from the state of Puebla [Mexico] participated, with ages between 19 and 43 years. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey, the Kessler's Psychological Distress Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. Results: a high prevalence of depersonalization stands out in 81,5% of the sample; low personal fulfillment, 55,6%; and a high emotional exhaustion, in 37%; 63% indicated moderate psychological distress and 51,9%, high satisfaction with life. Similarly, partial associations were identified between the included variables. Conclusions: it is suggested to develop new research aimed at detecting and promoting protective factors, defense mechanisms and corresponding treatments to reduce the rates of burn syndrome at police work. Keywords: burnout psychological; policemen; Mexico; COVID-19.