In the film based upon the show of the same name, audiences are introduced to S.W.A.T. officers Jim Street (Colin Farrell) and Brian Gamble (Jeremy Renner) as they attempt to diffuse a very violent standoff involving hostages and well armed robbers. Gamble ignores an order to hold position and resolves the situation his way much to the chagrin of the department; many fellow officers who despite supporting his actions in private and off the record find themselves distanced themselves from him.