 Dakota Smith (Fred Williamson) is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens (Bernie Casey) by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris (Ron O Neal) then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix (Gary Busey), a stealthy and ruthless hitman.