BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Charismatic Brimfield Township Police Chief David Oliver has issued a statement about his two-week suspension for an administrative policy violation.

The township's board of trustees suspended Oliver at a meeting Monday night, trustee Sue Fields confirmed Tuesday. She declined additional comment.

Oliver was suspended after it was deemed he violated a township policy about gender-based discrimination. It was not a violation of the township's sexual harassment policy, according to Greg Beck, an attorney representing the township.

He declined to provide specific details about the violation.

Oliver posted the following statement on the department's Facebook page:

"Howdy Folks....

In light of all the press calls, we need to make some things clear...so here we go.

I am suspended for the next two weeks. I was suspended for an administrative policy violation. Being the accountable fella I am, I fully accept the punishment and apologize for anyone impacted by my failure to adhere to and follow the rules.

Next, the Brimfield Township Board of Trustees are NOT at fault for my suspension...I am. I am a strong-minded leader and I have a very vocal personality. Frankly, I frustrate some folks and I acknowledge that I do that. I look at results in the end.... and perhaps should explore a new route, absent the bluster, at arriving at the same result.

My elected folks are some of the best I have ever worked with. Had they not enforced the policy and disciplined me, the system would be worthless. NO ONE is above the rules. I am a big believer in taking responsibility and punishment; I expect it from my subordinates and will certainly adhere to my own expectations. I have learned a great deal from this experience and I will be a better chief and stronger administrator when I return.

Times like these allow friends to be recognized and those who intend ill-will to stand out. Both are very visible now. Thanks for all of the messages, calls and texts. For those of you who intend ill-will; you will get no fight from me. I have no time for your nonsense. If you want to pick a fight, go elsewhere.

You will be in the very capable hands of Captain Adkins for the next two weeks. I will be spending more time with the family and working the part-time radio job.

Carry on...Chief Oliver."

Oliver previously said on Facebook that he would be taking a two-week sabbatical, but that he would continue to post to his personal page.

The department's Facebook page, which boasts nearly 177,000 followers, has attracted national attention for Oliver's humorous, candid posts.

In 2013 he released a book, "No Mopes Allowed," which is a collection of his Facebook entries and other law enforcement observations.

The township will be reviewing its gender-based discrimination policy in the wake of Oliver's suspension, Beck said. Employees will also receive additional training.

Trustees Charles Sprague and Mike Kotensky were not immediately available for comment.

Township Executive Robert Keller directed questions to Fiscal Officer John Dalziel, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment.