In Los Angeles, a seasoned LAPD S.W.A.T. sergeant is tasked with revamping the department's Special Weapons and Tactics unit following a failed mission. Determined to assemble a top-notch team, he selects a diverse group of officers, each with their distinct skills and defiant attitudes. The recruits, including a washout facing disciplinary action and a street-savvy officer, undergo a grueling training regimen. Their goal is not only to make the cut but also to gel as a cohesive and efficient unit capable of handling high-stake operations in a city where danger lurks at every corner.

The team's resolve is quickly tested when a notorious drug lord, apprehended by the authorities, offers a $100 million bounty to anyone who can break him out of police custody. The audacious offer turns the city into a battleground, attracting a wave of criminals and mercenaries aiming to claim the prize. The newly formed S.W.A.T. team finds themselves at the heart of the chaos, tasked with transporting the kingpin and keeping him safe from the relentless waves of attackers. Their mission puts their skills, determination, and unity to the ultimate test as they navigate through intense urban warfare, knowing that any mistake could be deadly.