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VIDEO: The dangers of leaving kids in hot cars

Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll explains the dangers of leaving children in cars when the temperature rises.

By Chris Smith May 31, 2017 1:43 pm
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Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

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