#I'mwiththeBCD

The big armoured vehicle, that's been tearing around the Okanagan for the last few weeks, was back in Kelowna Friday for a "special review".  

The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle, TAP-V for short, has been spotted on the streets of Kelowna and Vernon, which created a commotion according to Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran, "it's been turning a lot of heads and getting a lot of attention. I think the biggest thing is that the people who are protecting us have the best equipment and the best opportunities to train."

Turning heads is a good thing according to Captain Jeff Daley, because it's all part of their recruitment plan. "We are hiring, and what better way to get the word out than to show off our newest armoured vehicle."

Captain Howard Hisdal (retired) says he commanded the TAP-V's grandaddy, the Cougar, "this vehicle is amazing it could go on a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it's really nice to be trained on something that's new."

The Dragoons are also starting a recruitment drive, complete with a  contest. So if you see the TAP-V around the Okanagan, snap a photo and send it to the BC Dragoons with the #I'mwiththeBCD, follow and post to the BC Dragoons Instagram site, and you're automatically entered for a chance to win a ride in the TAP-V.

Just be careful when you go to parallel park.