Elite police squads make for good film subjects, but many people don't know how much training and dedication go into forming those teams in real life. SWAT: THE REAL STORY, follows members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team as they go through grueling training. Viewers can witness the training in action, as teams provide help with hostage situations, car chases, and drug busts.