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Billy Pickett
Contributing Writer
Billy Pickett works in the office of the president at Eurasia Group and is a contributing writer to GZERO Daily, specializing in the intersection of international politics and pop culture. Before joining GZERO, Billy helped run various research programs and manage digital communications at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. He holds international affairs degrees from Fordham University in New York and the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, where his research explored how populist parties exploit identity politics to promote distrust in multilateral institutions.
Dec 21, 2023
“Geese agents” have been enlisted to replace dogs guarding the perimeter of a prison in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina. While this isn’t the first time a prison has goosed up security – geese, after all, know how to fight – modern surveillance and humans tend to do a better job.
The corrections goose: Known for loud and aggressive behavior – ask a Canadian – these vigilant honkers can alert security to any movement while leading would-be escapees on a wild goose chase.
A small flock of fluffy patrollers led by head officer “Piu-Piu” will work in conjunction with electronic and in-person surveillance measures already in place, roaming between the prison’s inside fence and outer wall.
So, is down the new black? Brazil’s new geese agents could not be reached for comment … and we hope they’re not offended by being left off our Top 5 political animals of 2023. But we’ll be watching to see whether Piu-Piu and his prison pals can ensure that anyone trying to flee finds their goose gets … thoroughly cooked.
