Topeka ? Officials tightened Statehouse security Wednesday and began reviewing the files of more than 350 individuals deemed worth monitoring as the U.S. forces began attacking Iraq.

Atty. Gen. Phil Kline said he ordered the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to review the files of people suspected of having ties or contact with terrorist organizations, or people whose actions generated complaints.

Kline said KBI agents would be looking “to see if there are any red flags.”

“This is just awareness,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced heightened security at the Statehouse and state office buildings. The measures including random searches of packages, bundles and backpacks.

Sebelius said that starting today, security will be increased in the Capitol complex, defined as the Statehouse and five buildings nearby that house many of the state government’s offices.

She ordered state employees to wear their identification cards at all times and said all visitors to the Statehouse and state office buildings would be required to sign in.

Sebelius also said visitors who do not consent to search of their bundle, package or backpack will be refused entry into state buildings.

The changes already were evident Wednesday. The guard desk at the east entrance to the Statehouse had been rearranged to allow the officer quicker access to visitors. In addition, a sign taped to the desk said that all packages and backpacks must be checked.

Members of the Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard patrol the Statehouse grounds in Topeka. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced Wednesday heightened security at the Statehouse and state office buildings.

“While there will be some inconvenience to the public and possible delays, I hope the reasons behind it will be understood,” Sebelius said in announcing the measures.

Maj. Gen. Greg Gardner, state adjutant general and director of homeland security and emergency management, said the increased measures represent the balance between tighter security and public access to the “people’s house.”

Gardner said in addition to increased surveillance statewide, he has authorized additional security at undisclosed locations.

No specific sites in Kansas were identified when the nation’s terror alert status was raised to orange. But Gardner said as in the case of previous escalations, key agencies such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Animal Health Department sent advisories encouraging increased surveillance and precautions.