The law enforcement career of Pasadena Police Department Commander Cheryl Moody has been marked by a series of “firsts.” And with each milestone, Moody has been asked to take on more responsibility and higher levels of leadership. As Pasadena PD prepares for its first major reorganization in decades, Moody is being promoted to acting deputy chief, making the 27-year veteran of the department the first African American woman to hold the position. When Moody was promoted from lieutenant to commander five years ago, she was Pasadena PD’s first ever African American female commander. As acting deputy chief, Moody will help…