for any drugs and weapons. >> basically, what they're doing is -- >> one, two, three. >> we have them squat and cough. and if they did secrete anything in their rectal area by coughing, it helps bring it down to dislodge it. >> once the inmates are searched, they are given new clothes and assigned to a building depending on their security level. if they're high security or also known as k-10 status, they are housed in 900 max. >> everything. drugs, murder. just everything. you name it, they're in here for it. >> all inmates in 900 max are housed in separate cells and can be locked down for up to 24 hours a day. when the inmates are moved, they're put in handcuffs and are escorted by at least two deputies. deputy sal romero says dealing with the dangerous elite in 900 max is all about respect. >> you respect them, they'll respect you back. you've kind of got to earn their respect.